Lottery for Specialty Programs (PreK-5) and Public Charter Schools

Sasscer Administration Building

14201 School Lane
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Phone No.

301-952-6300

Fax No.

301-952-6784

Division:

Accountability

Reports To:

Pupil Accounting and School Boundaries

Application Information

When to Apply

The application window has closed for the 26-27 school year.

Application

We are no long accepting applications for the 26-27 school year.

IMPORTANT: In order to submit an application, please note that you must request a student identification number via SYNERGY ParentVUE and receive it at least 48 hours prior to the close of the lottery application deadline. Deadline to submit a student ID is February 10, 2026 (5pm). Student ID applications will not be available from February 11, 2026 through February 16, 2026.

Scribsoft Dashboard to Submit a Lottery Application November 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026 (5PM) (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 13, 2026)

For more information about the Specialty Programs Lottery Application process, please contact the school or email pgcps.lotteryforms@pgcps.org.

For more information about the Public Charter Schools Lottery Application process the school or email charter.lotteryforms@pgcps.org.

Lottery Process Explained

Openings are limited in all Specialty Programs. Availability differs by program, location, and grade level. Submission of an application is not a guarantee of placement. All applications are given a waiting list number based on their Specialty Program choice, grade level, and sequence number.